Types Of Training Flashcards
What are the types of training? (7)
- Interval
- Continuous
- Fartlek
- Circuit
- Weight
- Plyometric
- HITT
What is continuous training?
Steady but regular pace at a low/ moderate intensity.
20 minutes +
What are the advantages of continuous training?
- Small amounts of equipment
- Good for weight loss
When doing continuous training what twitch muscle fibres are used?
Slow twitch
What are the disadvantages of continuous training?
- Boring
- Doesn’t improve anaerobic
What is Interval training?
Periods of work followed by periods of rest.
What can interval training improve?
Anaerobic and aerobic
What events is interval training good for?
Sprint events
What is one advantage of interval training?
Adaptable to individuals needs and sport
What is circuit training?
Involves a number of stations
How many stations are there usually in circuit training?
11-15
What can circuit training incorporate?
Skills as well as exercise
What can’t you do on 2 consecutive stations in circuit training?
You can’t have the same muscle group on 2 stations consistently
Circuit training can involve ____ and ____.
Fill in the gaps. Then give an example.
Gaps: Reps and time
Examples: reps= x30 time = 30 seconds
What is fartlek training?
A combination of different intensities with varied speed and terrain
What is one advantage about fartlek training?
It is easily adapted to individuals level of fitness or sport.
What sports is fartlek training good for.?
Sports that require change in speed, intensity or terrain
What is weight training?
Uses resistance against a muscle group.
What components of fitness does weight training improve.
Muscular endurance and strength
How would you improve strength using weight training?
High weights x low reps = muscular strength
How would you improve muscular endurance in weight training?
Low wights x high reps = muscular endurance
How long should you rest for in between weight training?
Minimum of 2 days
What are the advantages of weight training?
- Helps to recover after injury
- Strengthens targeted muscles
- Can be adapted to suit different sports
What is Plyometric training?
P = Power
Plyometric training increases power
What is plyometric training good for improving?
- jumping
- bounding
- hopping
What sports would use Plyometric training?
- Long jump
- Basketball
What is one disadvantage of plyometric training?
Easy to cause injuries
What is HIIT training?
High intensity interval training
It involves repeated bouts of high intensity. Periods of high intensity and shorter periods of low intensity
What components of fitness can HITT training improve?
Cardiovascular endurance
Why is HITT training good for weight loss?
Because it keeps your heart rate up
What is HIIT training?
Working at a hight intensity with short breaks
